The Give Giveaway: Shabby Apple

The give giveaway continues for one more day...because I couldn't resist sharing this little piece from Shabby Apple with you!  If this plus the fact that it's Thanksgiving week doesn't get you out of bed on the sunny side, I don't know what will!  This turquoise dress known as 90 words per minute is sure to spice up your closet this holiday season.  Pair with some red shoes, some deep grape accessories, or some patterned leggings and you've got yourself an outfit.  Shabby Apples description says it best: "The dress has ruching at the sides to flatter the hips and a tie at the neck. The dress's puff sleeves have a band that hit just above the elbow. The skirt hits just below the knee. The dress is made of poly/rayon/spandex jersey." 

You know the drill, 

To enter this giveaway:
Visit Shabby Apple and then simply leave a comment in my notes section.  And maybe for this one, you could tell a friend about their hip + classic + well designed & modest variety of dresses.  Am loving their background and story.

{non-bloggers, please leave an email as well}
This giveaway will be open until Monday November30th 2009 8:00 am mst.

*Winner* The Give Giveaway: Artwork by Angela Vandenbogaard

What a wonderful week of giveaways and now on to a week of winners!  This winner can choose an 8x10 print of her choice from Angela's shop! Number 8 {via random.org} is....

  delore said...I only enter the giveaways when I especially want it. Let's hope it's my lucky day!

 Send over your contact info. for mailing and your print selection {writebym@gmail.com} and don't forget to visit Angela's shop often!

Shop by M: Black Friday Preview Party

Welcome to the Shop by M Black Friday Preview Party!

There's a lovely array of flowered pom poms hanging from the middle of the room, a mix cd of all time old + new favorites {a little peter yorn, michael jackson, iron & wine, regina spektor, etc.}, there's some apple spiced cider ready for your pouring and a flowered pin as a courtesy gift as you walk in the door.  Come come, look around!

Details: On Friday November 27th, the day we all know as Black Friday, the shop will open its doors with a few of these new goodies + current pieces.  The Black Friday party will only continue through the weekend and so you won't want to miss it.

What's That? Do you see, do you see?  Yes those are the coveted birdy earrings that sell out in seconds.  Can you believe I snatched up a few more.  Discontinued, I don't think so, there's obviously still a few floating around and they flew into my hands!... am thinking this is the last of the last so don't hesitate.

Also, you won't want to miss the big reveal of my new product {the non-jewelry related one remember}.  It's not pictured here because it will literally be hot off the press just in time for Black Friday!

Giving a Gift? You want something wrapped as a gift and mailed direct?  Surely, I would be happy to do that too.

Free Shipping! And lastly, if you snag the Black Friday button now posted on my sidebar and post it on your blog before Black Friday with a few words about the hardy party, email me the link and you'll get free shipping on any order you make, yep free shipping!

Let the party begin!

The Give Giveaway: Bebecha

Here we are to day 4 of our giveaway week and the loveliness continues!

Bebecha is a local to me shop that I recently happened upon and bookmarked right away.  It is all things fabric + all things pretty.  From earrings to hair pins to headbands you'll have a difficult time choosing just one.  Some of my favorites include the button earrings, skinny headbands, and the wide headbands.  Wouldn't something from this shop be perfect to jazz up your holiday outfit?

Bebecha is giving one lucky reader a set of hair pins as seen above!

To enter this giveaway:

Visit Bebecha's Shop and then simply leave a comment in my notes section.

{non-bloggers, please leave an email as well}
This giveaway will be open until Thursday November 26th 2009 8:00 am mst.

*Check back tomorrow for a Black Friday Specials Preview Party and on Monday for a big time giveaway!

The Give Giveaway: Artwork by Michele Maule

Day 3 = artwork by Michele Maule!
What more can I say than my eye caught the vibrancy of Michele's artwork and then a shop browsing occurred!  Michele paints beautiful original artwork of the details & emotions that make up our everyday.  My favorite part is reading into the paintings and then reading into the titles of the artwork as well.  Some obvious, some mysterious.  Some of my faves include you told me, you and me, together, and not so much. 

Michele is offering one lucky reader, the above shown clock print!  Can picture this framed in a home office, in the nook of a hallway, above a child's bed, or in your crafting area.

To enter this giveaway:
Visit Michele's Shop and then simply leave a comment in my notes section.

{non-bloggers, please leave an email as well}
This giveaway will be open until Wednesday November 25th 2009 8:00 am mst.

Check back tomorrow for another Give Giveaway!

Pardon the interruption...

An interruption to giveaway week...have kind of missed regular daily detail posting but the giveaways are awesome aren't they!  Thanks for joining in and for giving great feedback to the talented shop owners + am loving meeting all you new visitors.

In breaking news, I was contacted by Nichole of Patina Market and invited to join as a vendor to her recently opened shop around the corner.  The grand opening is tomorrow evening and free cupcakes & handmade gifts can be enjoyed.  This anthropology inspired shop located in a historic building will feature some of the most talented hands around.  Check out the grand opening line up here.  I will be featuring Shop by M items in Patina Market for 2 weeks, nov. 25th-dec. 5th.  Hope to see you there!

Also, husband just announced that he has a little Black Friday special that he will be showcasing (along with some super cool handmade stationary currently showing)...the revised and finished crib!  Not only does it have new smooth edges but it will have a few new buttons and whistles to boot.  It will be a surprise for you and me!

Lastly, anyone on the search for some nearly brand new chocolate-polka-dot-peep-toe-wedges???  Yes they were my wedding shoes but they sadly sit in my closet now and I'd love for them to have a new home where they will be worn and well used.  Only worn 3 times, size 6, brand yellow box.  Email me and we'll barter!

Now back to giving...

The Give Giveaway: Wendy & Peter

Giveaway day 2 comes to us from the shop Wendy and Peter!  The Nancy Drew headband had me reminiscing/loving Wendy and Peter's shop from the beginning.  Can picture it as a darling wedding boy tie for those young rascal nephews as well.  Stripes + fabric + ruffles + flowers, the loveliest of combination's to have us all oohing.  Some of my faves include the sleepy poppies hair clip, spun sugar headband, and mint headband.  

Wendy and Peter is giving one lucky reader her choice of a headband or hair clip.  Good luck choosing!
 

To enter this giveaway:
Visit Wendy and Peter's Shop and then simply leave a comment in my notes section.

{non-bloggers, please leave an email as well}
This giveaway will be open until Tuesday November 24th 2009 8:00 am mst.

Check back tomorrow for another Give Giveaway!

Giveaway: Polly Danger Winner

Welcome to The Give Giveaway Week!  Let's start off with a winner from last week's giveaway from Polly Danger.  Number 18 {via random.org} is....

Melissa {is•ly} said...

What a sweet clutch!! I'm a huge fan of all of the goodies in her shop, but I think I like the crafty un crafty apron. It's adorable and I can't get enough ruffles in my life.

 Send over your contact info. for mailing {writebym@gmail.com}! Thank you Polly and don't forget to check out her shop for those Christmas shopping goodies!

The Give Giveaway: Artwork by Angela Vandenbogaard

Giveaway Closed, Winner above!

 We're starting off this week of giveaways with original artwork by Angela Vandenbogaard from Jellybeans!  I was first drawn to Angela's artwork for the vibrant + circular patterns.  A unique & abstract take on the beauty of nature.  Am picturing how nice a row of framed trees, one for each season would look on a wall.  Currently, Angela is offering a pre-holiday sale with several holiday perfect pieces including card sets, gift tags, and wall calendars.  I also love her custom family tree print.  A lovely and personable gift idea wouldn't you say?

Angela is offering one lucky reader an 8x10 print of their choice!

To enter this giveaway:
Visit Angela's shop and then simply leave a comment in my notes section.

{non-bloggers, please leave an email as well}
This giveaway will be open until Monday November 23rd 2009 8:00 am mst.

Also find Angela here:
Online Portfolio 
Blog

Check back tomorrow for another Give Giveaway!

You'll want to be here next week

 Well friends it is November,

the month of giving & gratitude.

So, I want to give to you!...

{via} several lovely & generous shops.

Next week, the 16th-19th I will offer a new giveaway each day

just to get you prepped for the actual day of giving. 

Each giveaway will be open for one week.

All of this will build up to Friday the 20th where a Shop by M

Black Friday Specials preview party will occur.

Let me just say, I am stoked about this Black Friday Specials event.

Not only have I saved a handful of a popular & rare item to let loose for grabs,

but I and the talented husband have worked up a brand new item for the shop.

It's not even jewelry related....

Can't wait to showcase it!

{Update: Just received word that a big time company with a big time item will be joining my give giveaway!  So, you may want to stick around until Monday the 23rd for the big reveal!}

So see ya here next week?

Morning Shadows

 Working working like we do best, buzzing around each other with rulers & markers & inventions in mind, a kiss here-a hug there-a come look at this and tell me what you think, but then to stop for just a moment to catch the morning light...

Merci'

Thank you to these ladies for their recent shout outs to Shop by M!

Delighted & Sherbet Blossom

Giveaway: Polly Danger

Do you remember my post about this darling gift?  Well Polly is kindly offering one lucky reader, the Sweetheart Clutch in Sunny Day Bouquet.

"Darling, fun and utilitarian all in one handy clutch! Features a cheerful vintage floral print in corals, pinks, robin's egg blue, olive greens and sunny yellow, plus an adorable scalloped flap and handmade gingham button in robin's egg blue. YUM! Made with 100 % cotton and repurposed vintage bed linens. Measures 10 1/2" at its widest point and about 5" tall with a 12" strap. Spot clean only please."

Polly's description of her charming shop couldn't be any more correct, a cuteness explosion!  From coupon organizers and mini-wallets to pocket first aid kits and crafty aprons; Polly offers one of a kind {& clever might I add} pieces in cutesy + vintagey fabrics and patterns.  Some of my faves include: Grandma's Kitchen, Candy Shop Tote, Modern Storybook, & Slate Posie.  Would love to wear one of her crafty apron's around the house as I craft & create.

And as if you didn't just browse enough cuteness, Polly offers crafting supplies & tutorials at Notions by Polly. 

To enter this giveaway:
Visit Polly Danger's shop and then simply leave your name in my notes section with a comment of which handy items from Polly's shop could help you stay organized this holiday season.
{non-bloggers, please leave an email as well}
This giveaway will be open until Monday November 16th 2009 8:00 am mst.

Blog Swap Feature

{photo via pretty much art}

Stephanie over at Pretty {Much} Art who was my shop blog swap partner has blogged about the items that I sent to her!  Check it out here.

Bean Pole Family

Remember this?  Well it's continuing to amaze us and is going (or growing) strong now with 3 new flower branches!

We're starting to think that our house is magical because this balloon has been floating around for over a month now!

Blue Frame Photos: Hunt Family

Had such a splendid time out with this little family this weekend.  From engagement to wedding to now a family of 3.  A crisp evening with perfect lighting, leaves to kick around, snow hats and shadows, a desolate downtown, and the pleasure of good company + that darling little Z with those 2 front teeth.  See their end of fall family session here.

The weeks are coming along

Am here in week 27 friends...week 27! 

Love looking at this baby bulge progression.

Looking at the 10 week picture reminds me of how self conscious I was thinking that my stomach was getting SO big!

Am quite comfy in this new body, sometimes I have to look down to be reminded of the new addition joining me.

Have been thinking lately, okay what should I be doing and getting done before the baby comes?  Have appreciated the advice to get out, spontaneously. Go to movies, eat out, take a small trip, take the afternoon off.  S and I don't seem to have a problem with the spontaneous sort of fun.  Am loving that we often skip out and meet for a quick bite or take the afternoon off and catch the last matinee.  Those are the moments well remembered and well enjoyed.

Luckily, made a want-to-do list early on and have accomplished much:

Help mom decorate her home

Research small business owners..check check

Have a photography lesson..check check

Get a haircut..check check

Sell film minolta camera

Make emergency #'s list for home..check check

Get scrapbook current..check check

Begin baby book..check check

Make baby mobile/crib decor..check check

Also got my swine flu shot this week and even purchased a halloween costume for baby for next year!  Those 75% off halloween deals couldn't be beat!

And what else should I be doing in these precious next weeks?

Etsy Questions

Do you know a lot about etsy?  Am wondering a few things.

I hear that the more you post new items, the more your items are recycled in the search log.  What search log is this referring to?  Have you seen success with this?

Where are the handpicked items on the front page chosen from?

Have you seen success in paying for a showcase slot?

How are featured sellers chosen?

What are any tips & tricks you have learned through etsy?

Birdy Birdies

After months of searching & then hearing that these birdies had been discontinued, you can imagine my excitement when I spotted 4 of them staring up at me!  Back by popular demand and now in a limited edition category as we never know if they will fly in again...these birdies go in seconds, so hurry, find them here!

and p.s. they are all packaged up and ready to mail out to you this afternoon!

Pay it Forward

Yesterday, the kind act of another greatly blessed me.  I left on a high of gratitude, wanting to pay it forward and help someone else.  I thought about kindness and giving of self and the grand scheme of life all day.  I went home and we read portions of President Monson's What Have I Done for Someone Today? and then we brainstormed what we could do during this Thanksgiving & Christmas season to think less selfishly and lift another.  My husband once told me that someday he would like to give someone something that they cannot give themselves.  This is genius to me.  The ultimate gift whether mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally.

And so as we pondered, I thought why can't I pay it forward?  Why can't we all pay it forward?  There is bound to be one thing that I can do for someone else, someone that you know, perhaps even you yourself that you know I can do for you that I am not aware of.  So here we go folks, let's pay it forward.  Email me {writebym@gmail.com} or write in my comments, let me know what you would like to do for someone else (bake & mail some cookies, write a card, document an experience, make a scrapbook page, make a piece of art, scrub a floor, sew a skirt, learn a skill, share a thought, advice, or your secrets to happiness, share kid tips, give hand-me-downs, help organize an event, give to a charity...) and maybe just maybe we can all find one thing that we can do to pay it forward.  I'm thinking this has great potential!

Dress Design for Shabby Apple Dresses

This is my submssion to the Dress Design for Shabby Apple Dresses contest!  I woke in the night with an image in my head and this dress went from dream to sketch.   Inspired by the above flower pendent along with a love of off centered accessories, pockets, and scalloped edges, I combined all features into one lovely dress.  The main bodice will be made from a lightly cross hatched fabric of blended polyester and cotton with the featured portions of the dress (layered scalloped collar, pockets, sleeve cuffs, and waistline) in a thin wool cotton blend.  This classy dress made in durable yet light weight fabrics is a dress of all seasons.  Cutesy enough to wear in the spring yet classic enough to wear in the winter.  Yellow buttons accent the pockets to then accent those cute flats you'll pair with the dress.  This dress can easily be made in a variety of colors including the opposite of mustard yellow with gray buttons, cranberry with teal or blue buttons, or grape with gray buttons.  Just looking at it makes me want to do a little twirl!

The night of halloween

 

I love the autumn thrill of halloween, the kiddos all dressed up running down streets with pillowcases and parents following close behind, the scent of crushed leaves, the full moon that S told all trick-or-treaters meant that werewolves would come out howling in the night, little babies squished into costumes with only their chubby cheeks peering out, the knocks on the door, and the unison chanting of trick-or-treat!
The night of halloween was a quiet one for us.  With only 6 trick-or-treaters we emptied our small candy bowl quickly and got cozy in the kitchen to make these much anticipated mini candy apples.  After last year's sore jaws from biting through inches of hard caramel just to get to the apple, we stored away this cute idea and couldn't wait for halloween to come!  The perfect bite size of apple + caramel on a stick.  Could add even more cuteness with real twigs for sticks or nuts or cinnamon or chocolate drizzled about!

Costumes 09

What do you do when you're pregnant and you've got a Halloween party to go to?  You stuff your stomach even more and dress up as old people!  All night people will chuckle and laugh as they look over at the usually youngest couple present now oldest couple present.  People will ask where did you get that stellar plaid jacket?  Where did you get that skirt? (from my closet actually!)  That hair, oh that hair!  Can you see through those glasses? Is that your baby stomach or is there more in there? You will take pictures and probably laugh harder than them...and at the end of the night you will remember how much fun it is to dress up. {morning after: now that I come back and look at this post, I can't believe I am sharing these pictures, I'm still laughing!}  What are your costume plans?

Baby Room Prep 001

Things are coming along and since S surprised me with a room rearrangement & installment of the crib, we can begin the decor!     

Crib: designed & built by my better half 

Wall Print: graciously sent to me by fall down tree
Mobile: made by yours truly
J: purchased at joann's fabric & decopauged by me + S

Shop Blog Swap: Pretty {much} Art

I joined in on the Shop Swap and Blog offered by Structured Chaos and received items from my first swap partner last week!  I would love to introduce Pretty {much} Art.

It's always exciting to get a pretty package in the mail and this was just that!  I poured out pretty graphic after pretty graphic, a set of note cards, a handwritten note, magnets, and business cards.

Stephanie of Pretty {much} Art  is a graphic designer whose passion is to bring art into your life.  She does this by designing an array of graphically pleasing items in which she has even collaborated with her mother to create goodies such as coasters, pendents, & magnets.

   I absolutely loved opening the package to a handwritten card of Stephanie's pursuits and endeavors.  I was intrigued to learn that she began Pretty {much} Art just over a year ago after deciding to take a hobby and a degree and to run with it!  She began by taking her hand drawn illustrations and digitally manipulating them to make prints.  Inspired by nature and modern art, she balances the beauty of each and reflects a one of a kind art.

 

 

I love the naturalistic whimsy of Stephanie's designs, the well balanced color palette, the use of varied texture, shape, pattern, and the stellar idea to expand these designs from print to gift items.  The idea of beauty + function has always been top on my list!  I'm thinking this shop would be perfect for holiday browsing as uniquely personal gifts such as these are sure to give an ooh & an awe.  A few of my favorite items from her shop are the yellow spring magnets, funky christmas joy cards, blue blackbird print, and the pink blue foliage magnets. Make sure to visit Pretty {much} Art at the following:
Pretty {much} Art Blog
Pretty {much} Art Etsy Shop
Pretty {much} Art Website 

Cook: Spider Web Dip & Chips

Buy sour cream, guacamole dip, cheese, refried beans, and tortilla shells.

Pick out witch, moon, pumpkin, bat, cat, or ghost cookie cutters and cut out the various shapes from the tortilla shells.  If using plastic cookie cutters, you will need to pound out the shapes with a wooden hammer.  Place the cut-outs on a well greased cookie sheet and spray over the top of the cut-outs.  We like pam's olive oil spray.  Sprinkle with salt and place in the oven for 4-5 minutes at 350 degrees or until the edges are golden brown.  

Place in a bowl and taste one just to see how yummy they are!

 

Lastly, fill a round pan or bowl with layers of dip.  Refried beans on the bottom, a thin layer of sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, and guacamole on top.  Fill a small ziploc bag with sour cream, snip the corner and pump into the shape of a spider's web.  I would suggest drawing the circles and then using a butter knife to pull the sour cream across the web to make the inner lines (we figured that out too late!)  Cut 3 olives to make a spider.

And there you have it, a quick & easy but most festive Halloween dish to excite not even just the kids but the adults as well.  They'll love the chips just because of the fun shapes!

Annual Halloween Dinner

Our annual family halloween dinner was once again looked forward to and much enjoyed!  This year added a little twist and all in attendance had to choose a costume from the childhood costume bins!  We were all up in laughs as crazy costume combination's were created.  Dinner served in a pumpkin with ghoulish side dishes and blood red punch with a hand ice cube tasted deliciously with a dessert of outdoor smore roasting and the cutest witch marshmallows I've ever seen.  The carving of pumpkins and a lighting ceremony ended the good night.  Now on to more halloween celebrations throughout the week!  Tomorrow, a step by step look at the ooky spooky side dish we cooked up for this dinner!

Your Help Please

It's friday, hoorah!

Looking forward to a family Halloween dinner this weekend.  Will be searching through creepy side dishes so that we can arrive in style!  Have any suggestions?

Spent a great deal of time editing and uploading pictures to create new galleries on blueframephotos.  Did you notice?

Hope to carve some extra spooky pumpkins for Halloween is only a week away!  Made these this week for neighbor gifts and they really are that easy and that cute!

Speaking of Halloween, we need some serious costume ideas and I'm sure you have some.  What would you tell a pregnant lady and her husband to be?  Last year we were this.

Last weekend spent the afternoon with my mom at the local fabric store sale and picked up some real cute goods to begin sewing the likes of these!

Have my mind on beginning to collect Christmas gift ideas.  Finding this source to be an excellent grouping of beautiful gift ideas.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.  What are your plans?

One stop

These came in the mail yesterday! and what do they say?

A one stop spot to all my sites! Yahoo!

This is the result of me needing a bit of sanity amongst scattered-ness. I'm a one bag type of girl if you know what I mean. I like to have everything handy, together, and accessible. I don't like to change bags every time I put on a new outfit, I just like to love one bag for so many different reasons and use it all the time. So here goes in the blogging world. One site where all of my endeavors, projects, and thoughts can be shared.

MH
michelle-hunt.blogspot.com

Steve?

My husband has turned into a mouse! See why here and offer your support. We really want to win and for the amount of doritos he had to consume, we should!

Baby Mobile

Couldn't pass up this vibrant retro ribbon when out searching for baby girl's mobile supplies! Couldn't stop taking pictures of them either! Here is my simple guide to creating a unique one of a kind baby mobile.

Supplies: 2 Stitching rings in varying sizes, ribbon or yarn of your choice, hot glue gun, fishing line, a small bird, spray paint, scissors, metal or plastic ring. (I purchased all of my supplies at Joann's Fabric)
001. Take out the inner circle of each stitching ring and spray paint the color of your choice. The outer rings can be saved for another project!
002. Mark in pencil on the top of the rings, 8 lines around each where you will connect ribbon to each. Hot glue the ribbon on the inner portions from top ring to bottom ring at each marked line.
003. Cut second choice of ribbon approximately 13 inches for longer strands and 8 inches for shorter strands. Hang the ribbon over the ring to determine exactly where you want them and then pencil mark and hot glue.
004. String fishing line across the inner portion of the top ring and hot glue. Hot glue half an inch down the ribbon and fold over the fishing line to fill the center of the mobile.
005. Tie 3 pieces of fishing line to your metal or plastic ring (which will allow the mobile to hang from a hook from the ceiling), and hot glue the fishing line equal widths apart to the inner portion of the top ring.
006. Hot glue a little bird to the top ring.

And wahlah you're done! It's a bit wild, reminding me of coral from the ocean but so lovely for a child's imagination and viewing from the crib below.
Patterned ribbon or ric rac would also be wonderful hanging from this mobile.

Goodbye Jeans

Pregnancy milestone of the week,
bought my first pair of maternity jeans,
and oh boy are they cozy!

Pumpkins, Chocolate, & Rainbows

If there is one thing I have learned in marriage, it is the satisfaction felt when you make your spouse one of his favorite treats and he enjoys it all week. Pumpkin + mini chocolate chips couldn't be any cuter to mix up in a bowl not to mention any sweeter smelling. To my surprise this recipe baked up 5 loaves, perfect for wrapping up and taking to neighbors and family.

If there is a second thing I have learned in marriage, it is when your husband invites you to attend a 2 hour meeting with him, you go. When we returned home from work last night just in time to cook up some dinner and for S to make the 30 minute drive back, I thought hmm I will do some design work, work on baby crafts, possibly bake some cookies? But then S asked if I wanted to join him and the prioritizing of importance thought came into my mind. We went back and forth a little bit, no you don't want to come--well of course I want to come. My thoughts rolled again, would I rather be by my husband's side and be with him as he learns about plans for our future or would I rather stay home alone doing things that really could be done anytime? It was a no brainer, for these unique moments to be together in the evening and to support eachother may not always be so frequent. As we left the house we looked up to the sky that housed a perfectly arched rainbow stretching across the mountains. It was the most brilliant rainbow I have ever seen. We drove and it followed us. The colors brighter and brighter, looking more and more like an art piece in the sky. A stop at juice & java for a white hot chocolate in the rainy night was S' treat to me and then we were off. 2 hours later returning home I thought about the evening that could have been lonely marking this & that off of a list and then greeting my husband to hear about the events of the night but instead it started with a rainbow and ended with looks and stares of appreciation as we didn't have to talk about what had happened because we were in it together.

Wednesday Business

Today I am giving away a necklace over on the new giveaway blog Dang Gina. Head on over and enter for your chance at some Shop by M freeness!

In other blogging news, I've crossed some items off of my want to learn list and I'm enjoying getting this mind and heart of mine organized. Will be sharing some new and exciting details in the next coming days, weeks, months...that may include the new baby crib design, monogram + baby mobile art and how to's, business cards, shop by m revamp with a possibly unexpected item that was inspired in the night, photo progress, and October celebrations throughout. That is quite the line up! Thanks for reading.

Cook: Salmon Fish Sticks

We are big on salmon. Not so big on fish sticks but this fresh recipe was a pleaser with us. The best part is this parmesan + salmon combo would be perfect as an appetizer, the main dish as we did, or a snack. And in 17 minutes cooking time, you've got an easy meal that will bring a little gourmet into your home. Find the recipe here.

Holiday Portraits

Email us today to book! {blueframephotos@gmail.com}

Giveaway: A Fanciful Twist Winner

Spooky little labels for the upcoming Halloween day! The giveaway has closed and I have a winner!
Min: 1 Max: 9 Result: 3

#3 The Dunford Family said...I will label my children. No kidding.

And since The Dunford Family lives down the street from me, I just might be able to see these labeled children! Congrats and email me your mailing address.

For more halloween goodness, visit A Fanciful Twist's shop often!

Crib v.2

I just saw this over on Untitled 23 and let me tell you I'm just as excited as you are! I live with the designer and I haven't even seen as much as this sneak peak yet!!!

What's for Dinner

Went to a meal planning class last week. One of the many wonderful perks to working on a University campus are the free classes offered. Will be going to a pregnancy health class next week! As we discussed the benefits of having a real sit down with your family dinner routine, this message was shared. Loved it, quickly jotted it down in my planner. Would love to possibly display it in my home someday or maybe just tack it up inside a cupboard for a good little reminder. Am a huge advocate of family dinner. I studied the topic quite a bit in my college days and can't say enough about the benefits- conversation opportunity and language exposure, overall health, creates unity, feeling of support, decrease in future child delinquency, interest, and not to mention in these busy times the one moment you can see and spend time with everyone.
Among other tips given was to visit the Olive Garden Recipe Archives. I hear they offer tips & tricks and all things Olive Garden but easy enough to make at home! As well, to make a list of everything your family likes to eat or that you have made before and use this list to refer to when making your weekly meal plan. A breathe free way to remember all those past dinners and recipe successes!

Happy weekend everyone, will have a new scrumptious recipe for you next week that we devoured and will be adding into our meal routine!
And P.S. remember the Halloween Giveaway happening here & now! Not many interested in this one huh?